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Truly good soil is made up of the following: A proper balance of clay, sand and silt, with a goodly addition of humus (decomposed organic matter). If it has those things, it will automatically have the minerals and tiny microorganisms. Such soil is called "rich loam", and is an ideal growing medium for most things.

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